1918⚡ Event
First Woman Enlists in US Marine Corps
Opha May Johnson became the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.
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August 13
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In 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to enlist in the United States Marine Corps.
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1999⚡ Event
Japan Adopts National Flag and Anthem Act
The Act on National Flag and Anthem was adopted, formally establishing the Hinomaru and "Kimigayo" as the Japanese national flag and anthem.
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2004⚡ Event
Hurricane Charley Strikes Florida
Merely 22 hours after Tropical Storm Bonnie struck Florida, Hurricane Charley inflicted further damage to the region.
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2024🕊️ Death
Wally Amos
American entrepreneur, founder of Famous Amos.
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